FEDERAL RESERVE News & Analysis

The hot March CPI report has bond traders significantly paring back rate cuts in 2024.

Gold prices are up in the last two months in anticipation that interest rate increases are coming to an end.

While yields may be near their peak, the current range of rates could persist for some time.

It all depends on the inflation data.

We see steep Fed rate cuts coming in 2024 as inflation subsides.

Inflation may be turning, but Powell seen emphasizing that the fight isn’t over yet.

The market-friendly number is still above the Fed’s target, and a July interest-rate hike looks likely.

But with inflation likely to ease as the economy slows, we see the Fed cutting rates around the year end.

Morningstar's Preston Caldwell maps out four potential near-term scenarios for the US economy.

With new data showing inflation has been stronger than previously reported, the Fed is seen keeping rates higher, longer.